Lemon juice vs. Broccoli
Nutrition comparison of Lemon Juice and Broccoli
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon juice
versus
broccoli
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon juice and broccoli:
- Both lemon juice and broccoli are high in Vitamin C.
- Broccoli has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K, calcium and dietary fiber.
- Broccoli is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon juice (Lemon juice, raw) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon juice and broccoli contain similar amounts of calories - lemon juice has 22 calories per 100 grams and broccoli has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon juice is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and similar to broccoli for fat. Lemon juice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:88:7 and for broccoli, 28:65:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon juice | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 65% |
| Fat | 7% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon juice and broccoli contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Broccoli is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 767% more dietary fiber than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon juice and broccoli contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon juice has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and broccoli has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Broccoli has 706% more protein than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.35g of protein per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon juice and broccoli are low in saturated fat - lemon juice has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lemon juice and broccoli are high in Vitamin C. Broccoli has 130% more Vitamin C than lemon juice - lemon juice has 38.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Broccoli has more Vitamin A than lemon juice - broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lemon juice and broccoli contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon juice has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than lemon juice - broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Broccoli has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Lemon juice | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.117 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 0.639 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.131 MG | 0.573 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.175 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 63 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Broccoli is a great source of calcium and it has 683% more calcium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and broccoli has 47mg of calcium.
iron
Broccoli has 813% more iron than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.08mg of iron per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.73mg of iron.
potassium
Broccoli is an excellent source of potassium and it has 207% more potassium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 103mg of potassium per 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, both lemon juice and broccoli contain small amounts of myricetin.
| Lemon juice | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| myricetin | 0.02 mg | 0.06 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.37 mg | 3.26 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.8 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 7.84 mg |
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Lemon juice | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 361 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 15 UG | 1403 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 25 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, broccoli has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lemon juice per 100 grams.
| Lemon juice | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.0215 G |
| Total | 0.009 G | 0.0215 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lemon juice and broccoli contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lemon juice | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.012 G | 0.049 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.012 G | 0.055 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Lemon juice (Lemon juice, raw) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) .
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lemon juice or broccoli contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon juice and broccoli contain similar amounts of calories - lemon juice has 22 calories in 100g and broccoli has 34 calories.
Does lemon juice or broccoli have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon juice and broccoli contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of carbs for 100g and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon juice or broccoli contain more potassium?
Broccoli is a rich source of potassium and it has 210% more potassium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 103mg of potassium in 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg of potassium.